Franklin Templeton was founded in 1947 by Rupert Johnson Sr. in New York City, United States of America (USA) later relocating to San Mateo, California.
Key developments:
- 1947: Founded as Franklin Distributors
- 1969: Acquired Templeton Funds
- 1992: Listed on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
- 2020: Acquired Legg Mason
- 2024: Launched spot Bitcoin ETF
Ownership:
- Publicly traded (New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): BEN)
- Johnson family maintains significant control
- CEO: Jenny Johnson
Services:
- Asset management
- Mutual funds
- ETFs
- Alternative investments
- Digital assets
- Institutional services
The firm has grown from a mutual fund company to a global investment manager, combining traditional investment expertise with digital asset innovation.